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Iberian Chiffchaff, 19/04/2026, Pease Dean, Scottish Borders, found by @moorfoots2peasebay.bsky.social #rarebirdsUK #BirdingScotland #BirdingBorders

Now 2 White-billed Divers in Pease Bay - not associating together but both in view at the same time. First two pics the new bird - not that it makes much difference although it might be a little longer billed? #birdingborders #birdingscotland

That time of year again when the local Jays stop skulking and harvest acorns, squirrelling them away for the winter. Some flight shots from this morning near Leadburn, Midlothian #birdinglothian #birdingborders

At least 2 Yellow-browed Warblers this morning at Dowlaw Farm, Borders. This one in the sycamores 100m north of the car park on the path down to Fast Castle. Many fine additions to the autumn foliage collection... @jarrodhadfield.bsky.social #birdingscotland #birdingborders

Spotted Flycatchers back on territory this morning at the Barony Castle Hotel, Eddleston, Borders. #birdingborders #birdingscotland

2 male Ring Ouzels this morning chasing each other back and forth across the B709 just south of the 'Piper's Grave' between Gill Well/Gill Rig and the aptly named Burntshell Rig, ~ 9 km N of Innerleithen, Borders #birdingscotland #birdingborders

Golden Eagle, Hooded Crow, Wood Warbler, churring Nightjar, Green-winged Teal, Hobby, 3 Great White Egrets, Icterine Warbler, White-tailed Eagle, Caspian Gull, Iceland Gull, Ring-necked Duck, Grey Phalarope and American Wigeon.

Some highlights from a year of Lothian (+Dowlaw) self-found listing. Finished on a personal best of 193 and many new places explored and enjoyed. #BirdingLothian #BirdingBorders